By TRACI HOZIER
THE under-7 Yellow Pirates played an exceptional game on Friday night at Nambour against the Crushers.
The pre-season training was paying off with communication and determination in both attack and defense visible throughout the whole game.
Length of the field tries by Hayden, Lachlan, Brandon, Beau, Charlie, Jet and Jaxon were exciting to watch along with hard hitting tackles by Cooper, Jack, Leroy, Riley. The boys prevented the opposition from crossing the try line on many occasions. Beau Flett was awarded the player-of-the-match for his spectacular efforts for the entirety of the game.
Well done to all the boys and their sportsmanship on and off the field. There will be incredible things to come from this group of little Pirates.
Friday night football sure raises the intensity for the players. The twilight start had under-8 Yellow frisky to make their mark against the Nambour Crushers.
A heavy shower of rain just before kick-off made for slippery conditions. The hard work was being done up the middle with Jessica again proving difficult to control with large gains made on every run. Pierce, Lincoln, Zahn and Bailey all looking for work in the middle, were consistent all game. Keyhan, Matthew and Arric provided outstanding impact in attack. Defence was much improved against the speedy Crushers team, Joe and Lachlan picking off the small boys looking to scoot around the edges. Matthew and Bailey picked up tries with Zahn scoring his maiden for the season with promise of more to come. All enjoyed the night time game and the slippery conditions.
Our boys had an awesome game against the Crushers under lights at Nambour. Some great displays of running and tackling from our new players Stoan Condon, Jhemi O’Connell, Jett Gannon and Durikai Kelk.
There was the usual great defence from little Dylan Alchin, bustling Benny Graf, Joshy Palmer and Cody Reid. The boys also were showing some great passing skills with Taj Egea and Roy Crozier causing havoc with the ball. Lachlan Neville and Cohyn North both had very strong games both with the ball and in defence. Considering it was our second game back, the boys are working well together and look like we will have a fantastic season.
Under-10 Blue had a great game of footy against Nambour on Friday night. Nambour played a very physical style of football and Noosa matched them with some terrific defence and attack.
Nancy was quick to put points on the board, playing to the ref’s whistle and scoring in the first minute. Eric showed blistering speed down the left side to score a nice try in the second half. Joel and Jack worked well together organising the plays.
Man-of-the-match was Arlo, who was solid in defence and running the ball throughout the game. Congratulations to all the players on a top team effort, especially in defence.
Our first Friday night game of the year at Nambour under lights, in slippery conditions, served up some hard and tough footy.
Man of the match Charlie Cook tackled amazingly and was a standout. Coach Issac said it was great to watch the new boys in the team – Charlie, Jarra, Jordan and Kai – all getting involved and learning the game.
Once again, Ryan Fox chased down a kick from Jed to score another try out on the wing. Rylie Coster and Jackson Smith made many great tackles and some very big hits.
Jed Bullman scored a very fast run away try from the centre tap and Caleb Hart did a super job scoring twice, using his strength and power. Looking forward to next week’s game.
Under-11 Blue had a Friday night game under lights at Cooroy, this was a very fast paced game against Palmwoods. Noosa Blue kept up their energy to come away with a decent win on the night, keeping Palmwoods from the line time and time again with solid defence in the second half. Congratulations to Digger player of the match. And a mention to Hamish who was last week’s player of the match. Thanks to our parent volunteers, Leaguesafe Carl, FAO Leanne, timekeepers Paula and Robyn. Thanks to Palmwoods for travelling to Cooroy on a Friday night.
It was another heated affair on the footy field this weekend. All boys came off wringing wet and glowing. The boys played at home and were up to the task from the first whistle.
It was a determined Beachmere side that took to the field producing some impressive defense to begin with.
The Pirates played a great game even with some of the boys trialing new positions. Well done to Kanga, Dunny Breath, Dynamite Dan and Happy Harry for slotting in so well and trialing those new positions. It’s great to see and watch the boys new and old playing so well together.
Well done Romper on your hat-trick, shame your brother on the touch line is too honest, otherwise it could have been four. Well done to all the boys on a sensational effort over the weekend. Thanks to all the parents and helpers as well.
Remember, no training this Tuesday due to district try outs. Hope to see you all there.
